Business & GAEASA Proposes Basic IFR Rating for GA Pilots [Avionics Magazine 11-11-2016] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has opened for comments a proposal regarding an amendment to current legilation that would enable easier access for general aviation pilots to instrument…
CommercialAT&T, NASA Researching Drone Traffic Management Technology [Avionics Magazine 11-11-2016] AT&T announced the signing of a formal agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to research air traffic management solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). NASA’s…
ConnectivityAustrian Airlines to Add GX Aviation to A320s [Avionics Magazine 11-11-2016] Under a new contract, Inmarsat will provide its GX Aviation In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solution to Austrian Airlines. The contract calls for Inmarsat to equip more than 30 Airbus A320s…
Business & GANew Diamond Aircraft to Come Preloaded With Jeppesen Data [Avionics Magazine 11-11-2016] Jeppesen and Diamond Aircraft Industries have signed an agreement to deliver pre-selected Jeppesen NavData and digital charts at the time of delivery, as part of the purchase process of…
MilitaryPentagon Selects Global MRO Sites for F-35 Avionics [Avionics Magazine 11-11-2016] The U.S. Department of Defense assigned F-35 Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Upgrade (MRO&U) responsibilities to the first component repair assignments outside of the United States. According to the U.K.’s…
Business & GANew Rockwell Collins EFB Tech to Launch on Azul [Avionics Magazine 11-10-2016] Azul Airlines pilots will be able to more effectively link Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) with onboard and external networks with the new Rockwell Collins EFB Interface and Communication Unit…
ConnectivityGlobal Eagle, Shareco to Form New Joint Venture [Avionics Magazine 11-10-2016] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) has entered into a strategic alliance and investment agreement with Beijing Shareco Technologies to create new joint venture that will provide In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity…
MilitaryUS Air Force Orders Thales ILS Systems [Avionics Magazine 11-10-2016] Thales has received an order from the U.S. Air Force to provide three Deployable – Instrument Landing Systems (D-ILS). These advanced, mobile systems are a crucial element in military…
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